Crocheting Basics – Tips & Tricks

If you’re new to crocheting or just need a refresher, this page is for you! Below you’ll find basic stuff like abbreviations and tips too.

Abbreviations

These are the typical abbreviations you’d see in patterns:

BPdc – Back Post double crochet(s)

ch(s) – chain(s)

cm – centimeters

dc – double crochet

FPdc – Front Post double crochet(s)

FPtr – Front Post treble crochet(s)

hdc – half double crochet(s)

tr – treble crochet(s)

mm – millimeters

Rnd(s) – Round(s)

sc – single crochet

sp(s) – space(s)

st(s) – stitch(es)

YO – yarn over

sl st – slip stitch

* – work instructions following * as many more times as indicated in addition to the first time.

( ) or [ ] – work enclosed instructions as many times as specified by the number immediately following or work all enclosed instructions in the stitch or space indicated or contains explanatory remarks.

colon (:) – the number(s) given after a colon at the end of a row or round denote(s) the number of stitches or spaces you should have on that row or round.